Bushnell Scout 1000

In fore 1! Thanks!!

Link for rebate

http://www.bushnell.com/special_offers/ran...nder_rebate.cfm

jgrove YOU ROCK!!! Just ordered one off Overstock for $168 including MIR (NO TAX & only $2.95 shipping). What a deal! Glad I didn't spend $350 + tax & shipping for the same thing on GS or TGW!!!Thanks Again!!! ;)

I'm very tempted by this...

Nice find!

I paid $216 plus change through Overstock 2 weeks ago. I went with the 2nd day air because if you want it soon, it might take close to 10 business days if you go with ground. Overstock takes a couple of days to process their orders. I received it, tried it, and love it. Only thing I don't like is the case it comes with. The string closure they used broke the first day. They should have went velcro, magnetic or zippered. Otherwise, every bit worth the money and the rebate makes it a steal.

Thanks for the heads up. Paid $218 at overstock. Sending in the $50 rebate as soon as the item arrives. Looking forward to replacing my clunky 10-year-old yardage pro 400.

I also ordered as I can't justify the added cost of the 1500 compared to this after rebate. I lost my old xl tour two weeks ago playing as it wasn't turned in (surprise). Assuming that they are much better with the pinseeker/bullseye mode than the older one, I should be happy.

Thanks for the heads-up! It was already on sale + I used the PROMO Code. Total came out to $197 AND I'll be using the $50 rebate. Whatta deal!

-r.

Thanks guys!!! Just picked one up for myself. Cant beat it for $147 ater rebate.

I broke down and purchased one of these on Wednesday from overstock as well, with the rebate and 2nd day shipping mine will come to about $160, for me that was just too good a deal to pass up, considering I play 90% of my golf at my home course and what I mostly need is precise yardage to the pin from 200 on in.

Guess we'll see in a few days how well I like it.

Whats the major difference between this model and the 1500?

Is the scout 1000 and tour vs exactly the same in functions? The bullseye on the scout the same as the pinseeker on the vs? And where is the rebate{in the box or from overstock?} thanks for your information!

I picked one up off overstock, got it last week. Have played 2 rounds so far....AWESOME. I haven't found a flag I couln't hit. Picked up a flag at 230+ yards. Worth every penny

Is the scout 1000 and tour vs exactly the same in functions? The bullseye on the scout the same as the pinseeker on the vs? And where is the rebate{in the box or from overstock?} thanks for your information!

Yes, the two models are exactly the same. Check the top portion of this thread for a link to the rebate form.

Just got mine Monday from Overstock. Took it to the practice range Tuesday night and just played around with it hitting our flags around the practice area. Seems to work just perfectly. I stood on our practice putting green, about 20 yards left of our #1 tee, which is a 460 yard par 4. Held it up, found the red flag on #1 green, bullseye mode, and it came up 433 yards, which I'm sure was dead on. Pretty impressive, and can't wait to take it out for my round this Saturday morning.

And all for about $160 after I send the rebate form in. I've read a couple things about the battery life being suspect in this section, I hope that isn't the case for mine.

I ordered one yesterday,thanks for the heads up on such a great deal!!!I have used the V2 before and it performed great,and to get the 1000 for this price is too hard to pass up.

Thanks jgrove

I'm trying to decide if to go with this or the igolf neo. I think I might have more use for a range finder than a gps since I can get distances for doglegs, hazards, and how far I'm hitting the ball on the range. How good is this thing at picking up spots on the course other than the flag, can it pick up the distance of your ball as well?

if you guys sign up for fatwallet beforehand you can get an additional 4% off...

I'm trying to decide if to go with this or the igolf neo. I think I might have more use for a range finder than a gps since I can get distances for doglegs, hazards, and how far I'm hitting the ball on the range. How good is this thing at picking up spots on the course other than the flag, can it pick up the distance of your ball as well?

Laser range finders are able to pick up targets other than pins very well...just point, shoot, see distance. That is the advantage I find with a laser....you know exactly what you are measuring to. Dog legs, hazards...you name it.

As for picking up the distance of a ball on the ground...you just have to scan to a spot or landmark near the ball. When not at the range....to measure a drive...you stand at your ball and aim back at the tee box marker.

I just got mine today from Overstock.com, tried it out at the range at lunch, seems stupid simple to use and very accurate. I also have a skycaddie, so now I should have absolutely no excuse for ever misclubbing again. :)

Edit:

I now see that you can get it from opticsplanet.com for $229 with free UPS shipping....

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-scout...ge-finders.html

I went to the fat wallet site and established an user name and password. Would you please let me know how to proceed with getting the additional 4% discount?

Thanks,

I went to the fat wallet site and established an user name and password. Would you please let me know how to proceed with getting the additional 4% discount?

Thanks,

It's pretty simple.

1. Go to fatwallet.com website
   
2. Do a search for "overstock" from the search box
   
3. Click on the main "Overstock.com" link in the Stores section
   
4. On the right side of page, there's a link for 4.0% cash back at Overstock.com -- click on this link (you may need to hold down the Control Key at the same time if you have a Pop-up blocker).
   
5. This takes you to overstock.com's site and registers you on Fatwallet for the 4% rebate (they alert you when the rebate is available (usually, it takes a few months).
   

I've received hundreds of $$$ in fatwallet rebates -- great site ! Use it when you buy big ticket items online like Dell, Golfsmith, Circuit City, etc -- they all add up.

Does anyone know where to get a strap for this thing? I don't think mine came with one.

Hey all- can some more scout 1000 users please attest to its true on-course max range for the following: (not manufacturer's stated ranges)

flags: ? (we've got one vote for "230+ yds", and another for "433 yds" wow!) any other input?

trees: ?

people ?

spots on a flat/level fairway?

elevated bunker lip ?

Questions: With this model - or other lasers, can I stand on the tee box and shoot the middle of a level/flat fairway? Maybe this is something lasers just are not capable of doing if the ground is too flat and not angled back toward the user - Or do I need to shoot something more vertical like a tree, flag, OB post, etc. Would love to be able to get distances to the center of say a fairway on a dogleg instead of getting the distance to a tree beyond the fairway. Make sense?

Please feel free to PM me or post here, would love to get this info soon as my b-day is in a couple weeks! (fyi, I'm not really able to ask for the 1500 model - too much $ for a present - it's the scout 1000 or igolf probably) thanks for the info!

I have hit a few flags over 200, the longest was 234. I hit a telephone pole last night at the rang at 297. The longer shots do take a few attempts, if anything just to verify the distance. The bullseye/pinseeker works great, if you are aiming at a target it will pick up the closer of the objects it hit. So if there are tree's behind the flag it will read the tree and then jump to the flag if it paints it. If you can get an angle on a flat piece of ground, it can read that.

BTW, folks:

Bushnell messed up the rebate form. Do NOT mail it to the department printed on the form!

Mike1 referenced this on another post, I just called to confirm.

The correct Dept# to send it to is #102086.

the one on the rebate is 101969, which is for a $100 off infinity binoculars rebate. your rebate will be denied if you send it to that department.

Bushnell should really correct this.

If you've already sent yours out, you will be denied, but don't worry, just call the # provided on the form (1-877-206-7462) and talk to them, they'll sort it out.

Allan

that's really good info. Thanks. I'm considering this one. The coupon i good as long as it is mailed by Jan 09. I'm waiting for the holiday sales (read: I'm a cheapWord not allowed)

BTW, folks:

 

Bushnell messed up the rebate form. Do NOT mail it to the department printed on the form!

 

Mike1 referenced this on another post, I just called to confirm.

 

The correct Dept# to send it to is #102086.

 

the one on the rebate is 101969, which is for a $100 off infinity binoculars rebate. your rebate will be denied if you send it to that department.

 

Bushnell should really correct this.

 

If you've already sent yours out, you will be denied, but don't worry, just call the # provided on the form (1-877-206-7462) and talk to them, they'll sort it out.

 

Allan

Thanks for the info, I was going to mail mine this week.

As for picking up targets, I played in a tournament this weekend, and struggled a bit with picking up flags from over 150. Part of the problem was the flag was not moving much at all a lot of the time, and my hands are not that steady either. But if we were waiting for the group in front to putt out, it is real easy to pick up a body as they are tapping in their last putts. But I did not have any problem picking up anything else, small trees, bunkers, etc. I noticed that almost all the young college age guys use the laser range finders. But what is disheartening is seeing them trying to laser the flag on a 350 yard par 4 from the tee..........

great deal.. too bad i just bought the medalist a few months ago. my local store didnt carry the v2...

Bushnell will send you a denial form for the rebate when sent to the wrong address, as I found out. But a week later the sent still sent the rebate.

Looks like Walmart has this on clearance for 199.99, free shipping to a store. You could use the rebate on this too probably .. might have to pay tax though.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8402681